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August 1

Democrats escalate anti-Trump lawfare by targeting Congress in Planned Parenthood funding fight

Planned Parenthood and blue states challenge congressional legislation defunding abortion providers as unconstitutional bill of attainder in federal court.

August 1

Senate GOP threatens to 'grind it out' through August as Trump nominees face Democratic delays

Senate Republicans push through Trump nominees as Democrats use delaying tactics, with GOP leaders threatening to cancel August recess to confirm pending appointments.

August 1

WATCH: Trump ‘wants to get' stock-trading ban done, Hawley insists after president's brutal attack on bill

After being harshly criticized by President Donald Trump over his bill to ban stock trading among top government leaders, Sen. Josh Hawley said the president “wants to get it done."

July 31

Former blue state GOP lawmaker reveals why she's not seeking re-election: 'I have other goals'

Michelle Steel's decision not to run for Congress in 2026 opens a door to a competitive Republican primary in a California district she narrowly lost in November.

July 31

Nancy Pelosi erupts when asked by CNN's Jake Tapper about allegations of insider trading

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi clashed with CNN's Jake Tapper when confronted about President Donald Trump's insider trading accusations against her.

July 30

Protesters caught on camera delivering coffin to GOP congressman's front door in mock funeral procession

In a mock funeral procession, protesters delivered a coffin and epitaph to the home of Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., with the incident reported to U.S. Capitol Police.

July 30

Senator says Baltimore ICE facility hides 'evil persisting in darkness' after Dems try Newark redux

Maryland delegation confronts ICE officials over Baltimore detention facility access as immigration enforcement debate intensifies under Trump administration.

July 30

Congressional stock trading ban passes through committee as Hawley denies reports of White House pushback

Sen. Josh Hawley's Honest Act banning stock trades by Congress members and the top executive branch offices advanced through committee despite Republican criticism and intraparty tensions.

July 30

Eric Swalwell's 'cringe' workout video mocked for benching light weight

Conservatives mocked Rep. Eric Swalwell's bench pressing weight and political messaging in a gym video he shared on social media over the weekend.

July 30

Washington Post editorial slams Obama judge for blocking 'fair and square' GOP defunding of Planned Parenthood

The Washington Post editorial board argued a federal judge's ruling against congressional Medicaid restrictions on abortion providers represented judicial overreach.